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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Shoreditch 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch]
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REPORT FOR PERIOD 1st JANUARY - 31st DECEMBER, 1960,
| Council Property | Dwelling Houses | Business Premises | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No, of properties in Borough | 16 | 12,032 | 3,943 | 15,991 |
| No. of properties inspected as a result of | ||||
| (a) Notification | 2 | 181 | 71 | 254 |
| (b) Survey under the Act | — | 268 | 711 | 979 |
| (c) Otherwise | 10 | 301 | 230 | 541 |
| Total inspections carried out | 277 | 2,580 | 4,879 | 7,536 |
| No. of properties inspected which were found, to be infested by: | ||||
| (a) Rats - (Major | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| (Minor | 1 | 31 | 31 | 63 |
| (b) Mice - (Major | — | — | — | — |
| (Minor | 1 | 111 | 78 | 190 |
| No. of infested properties treated by Local Authority | 3 | 142 | 109 | 254 |
| No. of notices served under Section 4 of the Act: | ||||
| (a) Treatment) | ||||
| (b) Structural works) (i.e.Proofing) ) | ||||
| No. of cases where action was taken following service of notice. | 1 | — | — | — |
| Legal Proceedings | — | — | — | — |
No. of block control 9chemes carried, out - 40.